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Old 04-05-2006, 18:29
ScubaSteve21
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Is there anyway to stop unwanted sales calls coming through on a mobile when you near the end of your contract?

I have repeatedly asked o2 not to give my details to anyone, and registered my mobile phone with the TPS. Is o2 particularly bad for this, or are all networks bad?
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Old 04-05-2006, 18:45
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o2 are not giving your details out. The companies are using random diallers or using number lists from whenever you (or the previous person) has signed up for ringtones, logo's quiz's etc.
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Old 05-05-2006, 03:50
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If it's Docklands Telecom, tell them to F**K OFF from me too please.
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Old 05-05-2006, 07:23
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Originally Posted by steven21
Is there anyway to stop unwanted sales calls coming through on a mobile when you near the end of your contract?

I have repeatedly asked o2 not to give my details to anyone, and registered my mobile phone with the TPS. Is o2 particularly bad for this, or are all networks bad?

Yeah its normally a phone company who say something like "we are acting on behalf of orange and have a very special offer on a new mobile phone at the moment...." etc etc.

At that point I normally launch into my own sales talk and turn the tables and try to sell them a computer: "I'm glad you called. Obviously working in an office you know the benefits of a reliable, fast and efficient computer system. I have just the system for you, at home or in the office" etc etc. (I've normally got a computer mag lying around that I can pull lots of impressive spec from)

I know it doesnt stop them calling, but it amuses me and it means they get a taste of their own medicine. The only difference being that I dont stop for breath. Mostly they hang up after about 5 minutes.....
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Old 05-05-2006, 11:25
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The problem comes because dealers know when certain prefixes were released (you can freely get the info on Ofcom's website) and then just load up the prefix into their dialling machines and tell it to ring every combination of numbers!

The first time they call, I tend to give tham a warning along the lines of "I'm registered with the TPS, please remove me from your marketing lists". Then when they call again go get em - report them to the TPS, at least you've done what you should do. If they ring again, get their CEO's name (I believe its illegal to refuse to give you this information) and write to him at their head office address?
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Old 05-05-2006, 14:29
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i have an option on my phone w800i, that allows you to only accept calls from your contacts list, but calls that you may need that are not on your contacts list will get blocked, but its usefull if these unsolicited calls are made at a certain time of day and have a pattern. i.e they call only after noon and never after 6pm , then you can unblock after a certain time,

im shure all phones have this option as it seems pretty standard.
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Old 05-05-2006, 14:30
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Register your number for the Telephone Preference Service (TPS). This has stopped all but the odd call, for me.
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